[UPDATED 8/12/2026] Jamestown City Council has approved the appointment of Bryan Bigelow as the new Ward 2 representative by a vote of 7 to 1. Bigelow, who lives at 186 Buffalo Street, fills the vacancy that resulted from the unexpected death … [Read more...]
More Than 125 Attend Town Hall By Congressional Candidate Aaron Gies
More than 125 people attended a public town hall meeting recently held in Jamestown by Democratic Congressional Candidate Aaron Gies. The public event took place at the James Prendergast Library on August 6, just hours after Congressman Nick … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Residents Charged With Animal Cruelty, Endangering The Welfare Of A Child
Two Jamestown residents have been arrested on animal cruelty charges and endangering the welfare of a child. Jamestown Police report officers responded to a west side residence at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 7 on a request from the Department of … [Read more...]
United Way’s Day Of Caring Registration Open Until August 14
Registration is open until Friday for United Way of Chautauqua County’s second annual Day of Caring. The event is a local day of service which brings together individuals, community groups, families and businesses to complete volunteer projects at … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matter – Kim Ecklund – August 6, 2026
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund shares thoughts on the passing of City Council member Tony Dolce while also giving us an update on the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Humane Society – August 6, 2026
The monthly interviews with the Chautauqua County Humane Society have become much anticipated now that furry friends are joining humans in our WRFA studios. You can learn who the special guest is this month as well as all the August activities in our … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Ward 2 Appointment
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight to fill the Ward 2 seat left vacant following the death of Council Member Tony Dolce. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund has chosen Republican Bryan Bigelow to fill Dolce’s seat until the Special Election is held … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Grant Award To Purchase Equipment For JPD
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to accept a grant that would help purchase equipment for the Jamestown Police Department. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office received funding through the state’s Discovery Grant Program … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Discusses Successes, Challenges In ‘State Of The District’
Congressman Nick Langworthy discussed successes and challenges in his “State of the District” address before the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce. The event, held Thursday at Wicked Warrens, featured around a dozen protesters against … [Read more...]
The Eatery Receives Variance For New North Main St. Location
A Jamestown diner has received variance approval for a new location on North Main Street. The owners of The Eatery, currently located in the Fluvanna Plaza at 194 Fluvanna Avenue, had petitioned the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals for the … [Read more...]
